Sunday, January 20, 2013

Get out of the zone and into faster results

Just a reminder for you to get out of your comfort zone this week. Try a new exercise, a new food, a new workout, a new way to work, talk to a new person, read a new book, and have that uncomfortable conversation with a work colleague or family member to clear the air.

“People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zones. If you want to accomplish anything, get out of your comfort zone. Strive to increase order and discipline in your life. The easy roads to discipline are setting deadlines, discovering & doing what you do best & what’s important & enjoyable to you, focusing on habits by replacing your bad habits and thought patterns, one-by-one, over time, with good habits and thought patterns.” – Kekich Credo #1

And don't forget to try this pushup test. How many pushups can you do in 4 minutes? Let me know. PS - Do NOT go to failure...if you do, your number will be low. Do about 60% of your max per set, then rest, and repeat.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:If you’re struggling…if you’ve lost your job or gone through recent stressful situations, please remember: People don’t love you for the job you have, the car you drive, the clothes you wear, or anything…but for you being you. I made this mistake many years ago…I made a situation worse by being really hard on myself because I had my self-identity wrapped up in a certain role that I lost. I was embarrassed and shut out a lot of my friends. That was the WRONG thing to do. I should have relied on my friends because they loved me…just as your friends love you. If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask. Never forget that everyone has problems, stress, etc. No one is perfect. We all fall down. But we must all get back up as well. Stay strong. Love those that love you. Be the person that you are meant to be.

Success comes in spurts. You’ll do all this work and feel like you’re getting nothing and nowhere…nothing, nothing, nothing…and then suddenly, WHOOOOOSH. Success. It comes in spurts. Never give up.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." - Henry David Thoreau